A taste of nostalgia, ever sweet lost in the rituals of old each time I cross that threshold just one step and I am complete Family traditions, the heartbeat each one spun from gold A taste of nostalgia, ever sweet Lost in the rituals of old That familiar feeling as I pull up the street Sisters and brothers and babies to hold Love, laughter, and … Continue reading Home for the Holidays
Like a vise, this unknown enemy tightens its hold restricting my breath, my thoughts, my steps It takes on a life of its own…this monster who has taken up residence in my brain It shoves everything out of its way, those unnecessary things like simple joy and foolish hope for a better day And like any formidable foe, it mounts a battle toward victory with … Continue reading Finding Courage
Paper-white petals tucked in a bouquet Winter’s bloom of cinnamon wishes and roses of red Paper-white petals tucked in a bouquet Tendrils of time joining circles widespread Lasting moments on this elderberry night Winter’s bloom of cinnamon wishes and roses of red Framed in love meant to bless this rite A celebration to mark the beginning and the end Lasting moments on this elderberry night … Continue reading Last Christmas
